Atodlen a Rheolau Cneifio Defaid & Trafod Gwlân. Schedule and Regulations Sheep Shearing & Woolhandling

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1 Cymdeithas Royal Noddwr / Patron: Her Majesty The Queen Amaethyddol Welsh Llywydd / President: Mr David Morgan DL FRAgS Frenhinol Agricultural Cymru Society Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show Gorffennaf / July 2015 Atodlen a Rheolau Cneifio Defaid & Trafod Gwlân Schedule and Regulations Sheep Shearing & Woolhandling Canolfan Gneifio Meirion Meirion Shearing Centre rwas.co.uk Ceisiadau olaf Closing date for entries 5 Mehefin / June 2015

2 CYDNABYDDIAETHAU ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod yn ddiolchgar y nawdd a gafwyd gan y canlynol: The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship received from the following: Agrii Agrimin Limited Animax Ltd Bowler Energy LLP British Wool Marketing Board Castell Howell Foods Coleg Cambria Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Coleg Meirion Dwyfor Grŵp NPTC Group Highway Shearing UK Ltd Hybu Cig Cymru Meat Promotion Wales KiwiKit Ltd Lister Llandovery Tyres & Batteries Ltd Merann Caterers, Cwmergyr Farm, Ponterwyd Merioneth Welsh Mountain Sheep Society Nettex, a division of Rumenco Norbrook (Laboratories) GB Ltd NSA Cymru/Wales RES UK & Ireland Ltd Ritchey Ltd Streamline Leisure Ltd Welsh Venison Centre Welsh Mountain Sheep Society (Hill Flock) Wool Producers of Wales (BWMB) Wool Testing Authority Europe (BWMB) Worshipful Company of Woolmen Wynnstay Group Plc Mae r Gymdeithas yn diolch i r darparwyr am y defaid ar gyfer y cystadlaethau ac i r cystadleuwyr am drafod y defaid yn ofalus. The Society wishes to thank the donors for the provision of sheep for the competitions and the competitors for their careful handling of the sheep. Manylion cyswllt Contact details Mrs Tracy Powell CAFC Cyf / RWAS Ltd Llanelwedd Llanfair ym Muallt / Builth Wells Powys LD2 3SY tracy@rwas.co.uk rwas.co.uk 2

3 SWYDDOGION OFFICIALS Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol Anrhydeddus Assistant Honorary Director Mr R Davies, Pyrgad Farm, Dyffryn Crawnon, Llangynidr, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1NU Cadeirydd Chairman Mr P D Guthrie, FRAgS, Ty Gwyn, Boughrood Brest, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0BQ Is-Gadeirydd Vice Chairman Mr S Meredith, 4 Upper Villas, Hospital Road, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0DT Dyfarnwyr Referees Mr R Davies, Glan yr Afon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4DH Mr D Evans, Ty Nant, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5DN Mr A Ll Jones, Maes Truan, Llanelidan, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2RN DYDD LLUN MONDAY Prif Stiward Trafod Gwlân Chief Steward Woolhandling Competition Mr A Ll Jones, Maes Truan, Llanelidan, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2RN Stiwardiaid Stewards Mr M Needham, Esgaironwy Fawr, Talgarreg, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4XF Mr G Davies, Eidda Fawr, Padog, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0NF Mr J I Davies, Hill Farm, Slough, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NH Amserwyr Time Keepers Mr J I Davies, Hill Farm, Slough, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NH Mr R Rowlands, Llysnant, 18 Maes Newydd, Machynlleth, Powys, SY2 8XA Mr G Stewart, Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG Rheolwr y Cneifwyr Shearers Control Mr R Healey, Llys yr Afon, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UY Cneifwyr Shearers Mr G Davies, Penlanlwyd, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4OP Mr J T L Davies, Blaenclyn, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NN Mr E Jones, Dolderwen, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr I Jones, Cefnbychan, Hundred House, Builth Wells, Powys, LD1 5RU Mr O Morgan, Gorslwyd, Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8SU Mr A Morris, Gwernalltcwm, Aberedw, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3UP Mr R Price, Little Llantrussa, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP Sgrifellwyr Trafod Gwlân Woolhandling Scribes Miss E Parsons-Hann, Vale View, Llanfair DC, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2SA Miss G Stewart, Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG Mr T I Jones, Dolyfelin, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND Prif Stiward Cneifio â Llafn Traddodiadol Chief Steward Traditional Blade Shearing Mr W Davies, Brynglas, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LB Stiwardiaid Stewards Mr B Lewis, Trefaes Uchaf, Llangwyryfon, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4PN Mr I Lewis, 34 Maesyrawel, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JT Sylwebydd Commentator Mr A Edwards, 3 New Street, Talybont, Ceredigion DYDD MAWRTH TUESDAY Prif Stiward Chief Steward Mr M David, 159 Park Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX Stiwardiaid Stewards Mr G Davies, Eidda Fawr, Padog, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0NF Mr K I Jones, Tyddyn Gethin, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0PS Ms B Tango, Victoria Cottage, Llandenny, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1DL DYDD MERCHER WEDNESDAY Prif Stiward Chief Steward Mr K I Jones, Tyddyn Gethin, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0PS Stiwardiaid Stewards Mr M David, 159 Park Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX Mr A W Davies, Gwynfynydd, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA Mr W Davies, Brynglas, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LB Mr J Singleton, The Vale, Lower Chapel, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9RE 3

4 DYDD IAU THURSDAY Prif Stiward Chief Steward Mr J Singleton, The Vale, Lower Chapel, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9RE Stiward Steward Ms B Tango, Victoria Cottage, Llandenny, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1DL TRWY R WYTHNOS ALL WEEK TREFNWYR Y DEFAID SHEEP ORGANISERS Mr B Pugh, Maesygelli, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD1 6EL Mr S Pugh, Lon Farm, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5PE TRAFODWYR DEFAID SHEEP HANDLERS Prif Stiwardiaid Defaid Senior Sheep Stewards Mr E Bufton, 24 Warden Close, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2DH Mr B Sankey, The Beeches, Beggers Bush, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2PB Stiward Defaid Sheep Steward Mr R C Evans, Pen Offa, Evenjobb, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2PH Stiwardiaid Tywyswyr Defaid Sheep Handler Stewards Mr A Jones, Dolyfelin, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND Mr E Jones, Llanyfelin, Gladestry, Kington, Powys, HR5 3NY Mr M Jones, 2 Cefn Llewellyn, Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3FL Mr M Jones, 19 Garden Close, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3FJ Mr S Knight, 5 Stores Row, Lyonshall, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3HD Mr N Lawrence, Maesygroes, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND Mr J Lewis, Chapel Cottage, Stansbatch, Pembridge, Leominster, HR6 9LH Mr T Sankey, New House, Rushook, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3RZ STIWARDIAIAD CORLANNAU ÔL BACK PEN STEWARDS Mr L Andrews, Cottage Farm, Trewern, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8EB Mr N Beynon, Bryn Ysgallog, Burry Green, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1HR Mr C Hamer, Hirnant, Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys Mr S Jenkins, Sarnicol, Capel Cynon, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4TP Mr B Jones, Derwen Deg, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr E Jones, Dolderwen, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr G Lawrence, Bryn Eglyr, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3PE Mr R Price, Little Llantrussa, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP Mr A Pugh, 6 Llawrllan, Cwmddauddwr, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AS Mr D Ken Jones, Cornel Farm, Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3PB STIWARDIAID GWLÂN WOOL STEWARDS Mr R C Evans, Pen Offa, Evenjobb, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2PH Mr D Jones, ARAgS, 26 Cae Crwn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8HF PACWYR GWLÂN WOOL WRAPPERS Miss R Charlton, Ivy House, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EF Miss A Davies, Brynglas, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LB Miss H Davies, Glan yr Afon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4DH Miss N Davies, Blaenclyn, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NN Miss H Johnson, 59 Lyd Gardens, Greenlands, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HU Miss C Parry, Llwynrhydill, Upper Chapel, Brecon, Powys Miss F Parry, Llwynrhydill, Upper Chapel, Brecon, Powys DERBYNFA RECEPTION DESK Mr R Healey, Llys yr Afon, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UY Ms A Williams, Vale View, Llanfair DC, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2SA SYLWEBWYR COMMENTATORS Mr R Abberley, Pentre Groes, Llanyre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EU Mr H Condron, 45 Bridgetown Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7JH Mr T A Evans, ARAgS, Aberannell, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UA Mr J Herdman, Newhouse Farm, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3JL Mr G Jones, Corrin Farm, Garth, Builth Wells, Powys, LD4 4BL Mr W Jones, Graig Fach, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0DW Mr S Meredith, 4 Upper Villas, Hospital Road, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0DT Mr R Powell, Upper Blaenmilo, Aberedw, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3UP 4

5 AMSERWYR TIME KEEPERS Mr R Healey, Llys yr Afon, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UY Mr T Hughes, c/o Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG Mr D Jones, ARAgS, 26 Cae Crwn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8HF Mr R Rowlands, Llysnant, 13 Maes Newydd, Machynlleth, Powys, SY2 8XA Mr G Stewart, Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG Miss G Stewart, Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG Mr I Williams, Benlan, Porthyrhyd, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8DG ARCHWILWR CANLYNIADAU RESULTS SCRUTINEER Mrs N Davies, Deepmoor Farm, Lingen, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0EE STIWARD I GASGLU R CERDYN SGORIO STEWARD TO COLLECT ALL SCORE CARDS Mr J Eyton Jones, Llyswen, Y Garnedd, Llanfairpwll, Ynys Môn, LL61 5EX STIWARD I GASGLU TRWYDDEDU DEFRA STEWARD TO COLLECT DEFRA LICENCES Mrs S Pugh, Maesygelli, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD1 6EL STIWARDIAID TLYSAU A GWOBRAU TROPHIES & AWARDS STEWARDS Mr R Healey, Llys yr Afon, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UY Mr E R James, Penrhiwgoch, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UG Mr T I Jones, Dolyfelin, Llanafanfawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND STIWARDIAID CYSWLLT NODDWYR A GWAHODDEDIGION SPONSORS & VIP LIAISON STEWARDS Mr T A Evans, ARAgS, Aberannell, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UA Mr P D Guthrie, FRAgS, Ty Gwyn, Boughrood Brest, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0BQ Mr E R James, Penrhiwgoch, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UG Mr J Eyton Jones, Llyswen, Y Garnedd, Llanfairpwll, Ynys Môn, LL61 5EX Mr B S Williams, FRAgS, Plas Onn, Pentrecelyn, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2HU STIWARDIAID STEWARDS Mr M David, 159 Parc Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX Mr K I Jones, Tyddyn Gethin, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0PS Mr R Lewis, Cefnllyn, Nantmel, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EW Ms Gwenan Paewai, Home Farm, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0QE Miss E E Parsons-Hann, Vale View, Llanfair DC, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2SA STIWARD PEIRIANNAU MACHINE STEWARD Lister Shearing Equipment Ltd STIWARD Y CYSTADLEUWYR COMPETITORS STEWARD Ms A Williams, Vale View, Llanfair DC, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2SA GWESTEIWRAGEDD HOSTESSES Mrs M Davies, Brynglas, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LB Mrs M Evans, Aberannell, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4YA Mrs M Evans, Ty Nant, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5DN Mrs C Jones, Derwen Deg, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mrs E Jones, Tyddyn Gethin, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL15 2HU Mrs K Jones, 26 Cae Crwn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8HF Mrs S Jones, Dolyfelin, Llanafanfawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND Mrs E D Rowlands, Llysnant, 18 Maes Newydd, Machynlleth, Powys, SY2 8XA Mrs E Till, Plas Ymwlch Fawr, Criccieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0PW Mrs A R Williams, Benlan, Porthyrhyd, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8DG 5

6 AMODAU CYFFREDINOL AR GYFER POB DOSBARTH GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLYING TO ALL CLASSES 1. The RWAS Shearing Committee has adopted the world rules as laid down by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association to which the Society is affiliated. These rules will be applied to all Machine Shearing, Commercial Blade Shearing and Woolhandling Competitions. Stop buttons will be in use at the Royal Welsh Show. 2. Competitors must arrive at the Shearing Section on the Showground and report to the reception desk in person, one hour before the time stated in the schedule for the commencement of their competition. Failure to do this may result in the competitor concerned not being allowed to compete. The reception desk will close 30 minutes prior to the start of all competitions regardless of whether all competitors have registered their arrival. 3. All reporting times in this schedule will be strictly adhered to. 4. Competitors must use a comb protector on their hand piece at all times when not in use in the shearing pavilion. 5. Prize money will be paid by BACS after the Show. 6. The decision of the Chief Steward of the day shall be final. 7. Any competitor found tampering with sheep in the pens yet to be shorn may be disqualified. 8. Competitors take part at their own risk. 9. Only worm drives will be used at the Show. 10. Competitors are only permitted to participate under their own names and cannot nominate another competitor to shear in their place. 11. Competitors will not be allowed to wear trade vests etc., other than those issued by the Chief Steward. 12. No late entries will be accepted. 13. The draw will be done on a first entered, last heat system. 14. Competitors must wear suitable footwear and clothing. 15. All Society owned Perpetual Trophies will no longer be presented during the Show. They will be on display throughout the Show in the Trophy Room, Clwyd Glamorgan Hall. 16. Where necessary, rules and regulations as printed in the Society s Livestock Schedule and Safety Policy Document, will apply. 17. A disputes panel has been established to deal with any practical issue which might arise on the day of the competitions. The panel will consist of the Chairman, Referees, Chief Steward, Judge and Competitor s representative concerned. 18. Any formal protest must be made in writing within one hour of the competition finishing together with a 25 deposit per objector. The Protest Committee will consist of the Show Director, Assistant Honorary Director concerned, the Chief Steward and the Chairman of the Shearing Committee. If the protest is not sustained to the satisfaction of the Protest Committee, then the deposit may be forfeited to the funds of the Society. 19. Any competitor who persistently enters a competition each year but does not turn up to compete must return their tickets and passes unused to the Society prior to the Show or immediately after the Show otherwise they could face disciplinary action in future. The entry fee will not be refunded even if the unused tickets are returned. 20. Competitors should note that sheep may have been dipped within four weeks prior to the Show; however, every effort will be made to ensure that they have not been dipped within this period. 21. All organisers, competitors and sheep suppliers will uphold all bio-security protocols currently applicable at all times. PEIRIANNAU HOGI ABRASIVE WHEELS/GRINDING MACHINES The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires all plant and equipment to be safe and used in a safe manner. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 also requires the safe use of all equipment. To enable the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to comply with these requirements, ALL abrasive wheels/grinding machines must be used as intended - with the guards provided in place at all times; only competent persons are to use the abrasive wheels/grinding machines, and the required protective clothing must be used at all times. Failure to comply with this requirement will lead to disqualification. Protective goggles and guards must be used at all times whilst grinding. 6

7 CLWB PWYLLGOR CNEIFIO DEFAID SHEEP SHEARING COMMITTEE CLUB The success and prominence of Welsh Shearing has increased considerably over recent years. To continue funding future projects and supporting the Welsh Shearing and Woolhandling teams at international competitions, it is important to increase the number of members in the 200 Club. We would therefore be most grateful if you would consider joining and complete the form and mandate below. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated by both shearers and spectators. The draw will be operated as follows:- 1. Monthly prizes will be drawn: 15; 10; These prizes will be subject to alteration if insufficient tickets are sold. 3. There is a limit of one prize per member per month. 4. All proceeds in aid of the RWAS Sheep Shearing Pavilion CLWB PWYLLGOR CNEIFIO DEFAID RWAS SHEEP SHEARING COMMITTEE CLUB LLANELWEDD LLANFAIR-YM-MUALLT BUILTH WELLS POWYS, LD2 3SY ENW NAME:... CYFEIRIAD ADDRESS: CÔD POST POSTCODE:... RHIF FFÔN TEL. NO.: GORCHYMYN ARCHEB SEFYDLOG STANDING ORDER MANDATE I TO:... BANC BANK CYFEIRIAD ADDRESS: CÔD POST POSTCODE:... Please pay HSBC BANK PLC, BUILTH WELLS for the credit of the RWAS SHEEP SHEARING COMMITTEE the sum of TWELVE POUNDS ONLY. Commencing... and thereafter every 31st December until further notice, in writing, and debit my/our account accordingly. CYFRIF I W DDEBYDU ACCOUNT TO BE DEBITED:... RHIF Y CYFRIF ACCOUNT NO:... CYFEIRNOD CAFC RWAS REF:... ARWYDDWYD SIGNED:... DYDDIAD DATE:... Please return completed form to: Mrs Tracy Powell, RWAS, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY Tel: , tracy@rwas.co.uk 7

8 BEIRNIAID JUDGES CNEIFIO TRADDODIADOL GYDA GWELLAU: TRADITIONAL BLADE SHEARING: Mr Tom Evans, Dolgamedd, Bont Newydd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2DG CNEIFIO MASNACHOL Â GWELLAU COMMERCIAL BLADE SHEARING: Mr Martyn David, 159 Park Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX Mr Ray Davies, Glan-yr-Afon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4DH Mr Russell Davies, Deepmoor Farm, Deerfold, Lingen, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0EE Mr George Donald, Lochend Farmhouse, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6XX Mr Brian Jones, Derwen Deg, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr John Trefor Jones, Ardd Gron, Ceunant, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4RT Mr Rhydwyn Price, Little Llantrussa, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP Mr Harry Relph, Sunnyside Bungalow, Roundthorn, Penrith, CA11 8SJ Mr Bryan Williams, FRAgS, Plas Onn, Pentrecelyn, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2HU CNEIFIO Â PHEIRIANT MACHINE SHEARING: Mr Mark Armstrong, Wester Tullich, Ardeonaig, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8SX Mr John I Davies, Hill Farm, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NH Mr George Donald, Lochend Farmhouse, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6XX Mr Marc Hughes, Penrhyn Farm, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9TX Mr Gareth (Bill) Jones, Corrin Farm, Garth, Builth Wells, Powys, LD4 4BL Mr Robbie Mcllheron, 24 Craiganee Road, Magheramorne, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 3JE Mr Rhydwyn Price, Little Llantrussa, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP Mr Andrew Rankin, Edentaggart Farm, Luss, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 8PB Mr Harry Relph, Sunnyside Bungalow, Roundthorn, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8SJ Ms Julie Resneau, St Pierre, Pomy, France Mr Richard Schofield, Brookside Cottage, Tosside, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 4SJ Mr Fred Wachsmuth, Moorhausen 20a, Esfleth, Germany New Zealand Manager TRAFOD GWLÂN WOOLHANDLING: Mr Martyn David, 159 Park Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX Mr Ray Davies, Glan-yr-Afon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4DH Mr Russell Davies, Deepmoor Farm, Deerfold, Lingen, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0EE Mr George Donald, Lochend Farmhouse, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6XX Mr Dilwyn Evans, Ty Nant, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5DN Mr Brian Jones, Derwen Deg, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr Andrew Rankin, Edentaggart Farm, Luss, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 8PB Mr Bryan Williams, FRAgS, Plas Onn, Pentrecelyn, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2HU 8

9 RHAGLEN DIGWYDDIADAU PROGRAMME OF EVENTS The Society reserves the right to make alterations to the time and order as may be necessary. Please note that the timings given below are approximate only; please check timings on day of competition DYDD LLUN MONDAY 8.00 am Open Commercial Blade Shearing Ewes - Heats 9.00 am Novice Commercial Blade Shearing Ewes 9.30 am Wales Young Farmers Club Sheep Shearing Competitions am Wales Young Farmers Club Woolhandling Competition am Open (All Nations) Woolhandling Competition - Heats pm Lunch pm Traditional Blade Shearing - Ewes pm Traditional Blade Shearing Lambs Presentation of awards Traditional Blade Shearing Competitions 1.15 pm Woolhandling Team Competition (one open & one novice competitor) 2.00 pm Novice (All Nations) Woolhandling Competition 3.00 pm Open (All Nations) Woolhandling Competition Final 3.30 pm Open Commercial Blade Shearing Ewes - Final 4.00 pm Six Nations Invitation Woolhandling Team Championship 4.45 pm Commercial Blade Shearing Test Match Wales v England v Scotland DYDD MAWRTH TUESDAY 8.00 am Junior Championship Heats am Intermediate Championship Heats pm Junior Championship Semi-final 1.00 pm Lunch 2.00 pm Junior Championship Final Presentation to the winner of the Louise Owen Memorial Scholarship 2.30 pm Intermediate Championship Semi-final 3.15 pm Worshipful Company of Woolmen Junior Championship Semi-final 3.45 pm Intermediate Championship - Final 4.15 pm Worshipful Company of Woolmen Junior Championship Final Presentation of awards to follow DYDD MERCHER WEDNESDAY 8.00 am Senior Championship Heats 9.15 am Open (All Nations) Championship - Heats (incorporating the Champion Shearer of Wales heats) am Champion Shearer of Wales Semi-Final am Open (All Nations) Championship Semi-Final pm Lunch 2.00 pm Senior Championship Semi-Final 2.45 pm Champion Shearer of Wales Final 3.15 pm Senior Championship - Final 3.45 pm Open (All Nations) Championship Final 4.10 pm Presentation of Awards for Champion Shearer of Wales Competition 4.15 pm Wales v France Machine Shearing Test 4.45 pm Wales v New Zealand Machine Shearing Test Presentation of awards to follow DYDD IAU THURSDAY am Ladies Shearing Competition - Heats am Veterans Shearing Competition 61 and over - Heats am Veterans Shearing Competition Professional years of age - Heats am Ladies Shearing Competition - Final (if sufficient entries) am Veterans Shearing Competition 61 and over Final pm Veterans Shearing Competition Professional years of age Final Presentation of awards to follow 1.00 pm Shearers v Axe Men Competition 9

10 CYSTADLAETHAU CNEIFIO Â GWELLAU BLADE SHEARING COMPETITIONS DOSBARTH CLASS 1 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CNEIFIO MASNACHOL GYDA GWELLAU I DDECHREUWYR - MAMOGIAID NOVICE COMMERCIAL BLADE SHEARING EWES ANIMAX LTD and supported by RITCHEY LTD To commence at 9.00 am, Monday 20 July This class will be judged by BISCA Judges only. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Crystal Award, 55 & 40 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 2 nd 45 & 30 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 3 rd 40 & 20 Ritchey Ltd Voucher. Open standard Blade Shearers are not allowed to enter the Novice competition. Once a competitor has won two Novice competitions (accumulated), they will then be classified as an Open standard competitor. Competitors to shear two ewes and there will be no separate final. One time penalty point for every 30 seconds will apply. DOSBARTH CLASS 2 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CNEIFIO AGORED MASNACHOL Â GWELLAU MAMOGIAID OPEN COMMERCIAL BLADE SHEARING EWES MERANN CATERERS and supported by RITCHEY LTD To commence at 8.00 am, Monday 20 July Final 3.30 pm This class will be judged by BISCA Judges only. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Crystal Award, 120 & 40 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 2 nd 100 & 30 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 3 rd 85 & 20 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 4 th 65; 5 th 50; 6 th 30. Novice competitors must not enter this competition. Competitors to shear three ewes in the heats and six ewes in the final. One time penalty point for every 20 seconds will apply. The highest placed Welsh competitor will qualify to be part of the Welsh blade shearing team. DOSBARTH CLASS 3 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: 5.00 CYLCHDAITH CNEIFIO Â GWELLAU MASNACHOL AGORED CYMRU WELSH OPEN COMMERCIAL BLADE SHEARING CIRCUIT This circuit is for Welsh Open standard commercial blade shearers. Entries close 15 May The highest placed competitor will receive 1 point, 2 nd place 2 points etc. In the event of a draw, the person with the highest number of 1 points wins. Competitors must compete in a minimum of four of the six qualifying competitions. In the event of an unforeseen issue arising at any of the qualifying competitions which affects the results, the points for that competition will not be counted and the competition will be excluded from the qualifying list. An official complaint must be sent to one of the three Welsh Area Judges, stating reasons and any supporting evidence. The three Welsh Area Judges will investigate the incident and rule on the complaint. If the complaint is upheld the minimum number of qualifying competitions will be reduced by one. 10

11 Qualifying Competitions: Royal Bath & West - 28 & 29 May 2015 Llysfasi - 6 June 2015 Lakeland Shears - 11 July 2015 Lampeter Shears - 18 July 2015 Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show July 2015 Corwen - 24 & 25 July 2015 Gwobr Prize: Circuit Gwellifiau Cymru (Trophy) and be part of the Welsh Blade Shearing Team * * * * * * * * * * * * DOSBARTH CLASS 4 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CNEIFIO TRADDODIADOL Â GWELLAU DEFAID TRADITIONAL BLADE SHEARING EWES MERIONETH WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP SOCIETY and supported by RITCHEY LTD To commence at pm, Monday 20 July The judge will inform the competitors prior to the competition how he would prefer the sheep to be shorn. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st The Lord Geraint of Ponterwyd Annual Memorial Award, 75 & 40 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 2 nd 60 & Ltd 30 Ritchey Voucher; 3 rd 50 & 20 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 4 th 40; 5 th 35; 6 th 30. Competitors to shear one ewe in 12 minutes. Anyone taking more than the time allowed will be penalised by the Judge. The Lord Geraint Memorial Award is kindly given in memory of the late Lord Geraint of Ponterwyd by his family and the hand shearers of Wales. DOSBARTH CLASS 5 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CNEIFIO TRADDODIADOL Â GWELLAU ŴYN TRADITIONAL BLADE SHEARING LAMBS WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP SOCIETY (HILL FLOCK) and supported by RITCHEY LTD To commence at pm, Monday 20 July The judge will inform the competitors prior to the competition how he would prefer the sheep to be shorn. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st The Lord Geraint of Ponterwyd Annual Memorial Award, 75 & 40 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 2 nd 60 & 30 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 3 rd 50 & 20 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 4 th 40; 5 th 35; 6 th 30. Competitors to shear one lamb in 12 minutes. Anyone taking more than the time allowed will be penalised by the Judge. The Lord Geraint Annual Memorial Award is kindly given in memory of the late Lord Geraint of Ponterwyd by his family and the hand shearers of Wales. 11

12 CYSTADLAETHAU CNEIFIO GYDA PHEIRIANT MACHINE SHEARING COMPETITIONS BYDD YR HOLL GYSTADLAETHAU N DECHRAU N BRYDLON, FEL Y TREFNWYD, AC NI CHÂNT EU DAL YN ÔL AR GYFER CYSTADLEUWYR ALL COMPETITIONS WILL START ON TIME, AS SCHEDULED, AND WILL NOT BE HELD UP FOR LATE COMPETITORS CYSTADLAETHAU CNEIFIO DEFAID CLYBIAU R FFERMWYR IFAINC YOUNG FARMERS CLUB SHEEP SHEARING COMPETITIONS In conjunction with the Competitions Committee of Wales YFC Machine Shearing Competition Wales YFC acknowledges with thanks the support of this competition by LISTER and WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WOOLMEN To commence at 9.30 am, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by 8.30 am Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st The R A Lister Perpetual Challenge Trophy and Worshipful Company of Woolmen Bronze Medals (two). SPECIALS best under 21 and best under 26. Each competitor will receive a comb kindly donated by Lister. All County Federations in Wales are invited to send a team of two for the competition. All competitors must have passed either a NPTC Proficiency Test or obtain a BWMB Blue Seal in Sheep Shearing and this competition will be held under BISCA rules. DOSBARTH CLASS 6 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: PENCAMPWRIAETH IAU JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by WYNNSTAY GROUP PLC and supported by LISTER To commence at 8.00 am, Tuesday 21 July Semi-Final pm Competitors must report by 7.00 am Final 2.00 pm This competition is restricted to competent JUNIOR shearers. Gold Seal holders are NOT eligible to shear in this competition and should enter the Intermediate class. Junior competitors MUST obtain a Blue seal before competing at the Show. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st The Alun Evans Annual Award, Lister Handpiece, Comb & 45; 2 nd 75 & Comb; 3 rd 65 & Comb; 4 th 50 & Comb; 5 th 50 & Comb; 6 th 50 & Comb. The first eighteen competitors will qualify for the semi-finals. The top two Welsh Competitors under 26 years of age on 1 st May 2015 with a BWMB Blue or Bronze seal (competitors must not have been awarded a Silver seal prior to the 1 st May 2015) will qualify to compete in the Worshipful Company of Woolmen Junior Competition to be held on Tuesday 21 July at 3.15 pm. Competitors must only have shorn within the UK. Each 7 th 12 th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag. The RWAS prize of will be awarded to the shearer with the Best Pen. 12

13 All British Junior competitors who have entered this competition by the closing date of entries will automatically be entered in the Welsh Lamb Shearing Circuit competition. Junior shearers are encouraged to inspect their shorn sheep immediately after finishing their heat, where expert advice can be given on both judges scoring and technical expertise. CYSTADLEUAETH IAU CWMNI ANRHYDEDDUS Y GWLANWYR WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WOOLMEN JUNIOR COMPETITION The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WOOLMEN and supported by BRITISH WOOL MARKETING BOARD To commence at 3.15 pm, Tuesday 21 July Semi-Final 3.15 pm Competitors must report by 2.15 pm Final 4.15 pm The top two Welsh Competitors under 26 years of age on 1 st May 2015 with a BWMB Blue or Bronze seal will qualify to compete in the Worshipful Company of Woolmen Junior Competition. Any competitor awarded a Silver seal prior to 1 st May 2015 will not be eligible to compete. Competitors must only have shorn within the UK. To qualify, competitors must enter the Junior competition at their Native Show, ie Welsh competitors will qualify at the Royal Welsh Show (with the exception of the Great Yorkshire Show where any eligible competitor from the UK can qualify). Qualifying shows are: Royal Bath & West, Royal Ulster, Royal Highland, The Great Yorkshire and The Royal Welsh. Competitors from overseas and Republic of Ireland are not eligible to compete. Competitors can only qualify once. At qualifying competitions Prize money to be paid out after the Show Gwobrau Prizes: Final Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st WCW 50, WCW Bronze Medal & a voucher to attend a BWMB training course 2 nd WCW 25 & a voucher to attend a BWMB training course. 1 st WCW 350 & WCW Gold Medal; 2 nd WCW 250 & WCW Silver Medal; 3 rd WCW 200; 4 th WCW 175; 5 th WCW 125. The five losing semi-finalists will be awarded WCW 100 each. * * * * * * * * * * * * YSGOLORIAETH GOFFA LOUISE OWEN THE LOUISE OWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 1,000 scholarship awarded to the most promising junior shearer in Wales The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is pleased to support a scholarship of 1,000 in memory of Sarah Louise Owen. This scholarship was first introduced in 2014 in memory of Louise Owen who was an accomplished woolhandler and travelled widely across the globe. To preserve her legacy, the family have kindly established this scholarship to provide a junior shearer with the opportunity to develop and advance their skills in sheep shearing. The scholarship will be awarded to the junior shearer showing greatest promise and will be used to help fund a trip to New Zealand in the autumn of The successful candidate will be given advanced training and will work with a pre-arranged shearing contractor. For further details of eligibility and award criteria, please refer to the enclosed application form. The closing date for applications is 1 st October The winner of the 2014 Scholarship will be presented at this year s Royal Welsh Show: Edward Davies, Celyn Mawr, Llanwddyn 13

14 DOSBARTH CLASS 7 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: PENCAMPWRIAETH GANOLRADD INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by AGRII and supported by LISTER To commence at am, Tuesday 21 July Semi-Final 2.30 pm Competitors must report by 9.30 am Final 3.45 pm This competition is restricted to competent shearers of INTERMEDIATE standard as recognised by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st The T E Lewis Annual Memorial Award, Lister Handpiece, Comb & 60; 2 nd 85 & Comb; 3 rd 75 & Comb; 4 th 70 & Comb; 5 th 65 & Comb; 6 th 65 & Comb. The first eighteen competitors will qualify for the semi-finals. Each 7 th 12 th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag. The RWAS prize of will be awarded to the shearer with the Best Pen. DOSBARTH CLASS 8 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: PENCAMPWRIAETH HŶN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by ANIMAX LTD and supported by LISTER To commence at 8.00 am, Wednesday 22 July Semi-Final 2.00 pm Competitors must report by 7.00 am Final 3.15 pm This competition is restricted to competent shearers of SENIOR standard as recognised by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st The Huw Harding Annual Memorial Award, Perpetual Trophy, Lister Handpiece & 70; 2 nd 130; 3 rd 110; 4 th 100; 5 th 90; 6 th 80. The Huw Harding Annual Memorial Award is kindly given in memory of the late Huw Harding by Mr & Mrs Gwynfor Harding. The first eighteen competitors will qualify for the semi-finals. Each 7 th 12 th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag. The RWAS prize of will be awarded to the shearer with the Best Pen. DOSBARTH CLASS 9 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: PENCAMPWR CNEIFIO CYMRU CHAMPION SHEARER OF WALES The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by LISTER and supported by WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WOOLMEN To commence at 9.15 am, Wednesday 22 July Semi-Final am Competitors must report by 8.15 am Final 2.45 pm This competition is restricted to competent shearers of OPEN standard as recognised by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association. 14

15 The top 18 Welsh competitors entered in the Open (All Nations) competition (class 10) will qualify to compete in the semi-finals of the Champion Shearer of Wales competition. Competitors must state on the entry form if they wish to compete in this competition and pay the entry fee. Competitors in this competition must have been born in Wales, or be permanently resident in Wales for a minimum of four years and must not have shorn for any other Country or taken part in an eliminating competition to shear for another Country within four years of the date of the Show. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st The Norman S Perkins Perpetual Challenge Trophy, a return air ticket to New Zealand supported by Lister, Crystal Award, Lister Handpiece & 100; 2 nd 350; 3 rd 300; 4 th 220; 5 th 170; 6 th 120. Welsh Machine Shearing Team The machine shearing team will consist of the winner of the 2015 Champion Shearer of Wales competition and the winner of the 2015 Welsh Open Circuit. In the event of the same person winning both, then the second placed competitor from the Circuit will qualify instead. The above two team members will be expected to represent Wales in several Test matches including the Test matches against New Zealand to be held during the 2015 Royal Welsh Show and the 2015 Corwen Shears. The team will also be required to travel to New Zealand in the winter of In the event of any team member being unable to travel to New Zealand due to extenuating circumstances, then the next placed competitor to the original qualifying competitor will be given the opportunity to go to New Zealand instead. The competitors who have qualified to be part of the Welsh Team travelling to New Zealand will be required to sign a declaration form giving their undertaking that they will be prepared to travel to New Zealand and participate in all the nominated competitions. Any breach of such undertaking may result in a ban from representing Wales in any competition for a period of 3 years. Each 7 th 12 th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag. The shearer presenting the Best Pen of Sheep will be presented with the Mr W S Innes Special Prize (crystal award), The Worshipful Company of Woolmen Trophy, WCW medal and WCW 100 by The Master of the Worshipful Company of Woolmen. DOSBARTH CLASS 10 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: PENCAMPWRIAETH AGORED (POB GWLAD) OPEN (ALL NATIONS) CHAMPIONSHIP The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by NETTEX, A DIVISION OF RUMENCO and supported by LISTER To commence at 9.15 am, Wednesday 22 July Semi-Final pm Competitors must report by 8.15 am Final 3.45 pm This competition is restricted to competent shearers of OPEN standard as recognised by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st The Godfrey Bowen Trophy, Crystal Award & 600; 2 nd 300; 3 rd 200; 4 th 150; 5 th 120; 6 th 100; 7 th 50; 8 th 45; 9 th 40; 10 th 35; 11 th 30; 12 th 25. The top 24 competitors will qualify for the semi-finals. Each 7 th 12 th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag. The top 18 Welsh competitors entered in this competition will qualify for the Champion Shearer of Wales semifinals. 15

16 DOSBARTH CLASS 11 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CYSTADLEUAETH CNEIFIO FETERANIAID PROFFESIYNOL MLWYDD OED VETERANS SHEARING COMPETITION PROFESSIONAL YEARS OF AGE LLANDOVERY TYRES & BATTERIES LTD To commence at am, Thursday 23 July Heats am Competitors must report by am Final am This competition is restricted to competitors years of age on Monday 20 July 2015 from any Nation. It will be run under BISCA rules. Competitors are only allowed to enter one Veterans competition. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Shepherds Crook & 85; 2 nd 70; 3 rd 60; 4 th 50; 5 th 35; 6 th 25. DOSBARTH CLASS 12 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CYSTADLEUAETH CNEIFIO FETERANIAID 61 MLWYDD OED A THROSODD VETERANS SHEARING COMPETITION 61 YEARS OF AGE & OVER HIGHWAY SHEARING and NSA CYMRU/WALES To commence at am, Thursday 23 July Heats am Competitors must report by 9.30 am Final am This competition is restricted to competitors 61 years of age and over on Monday 20 July 2015 from any Nation. It will be run as a fun competition and competitors will be handicapped according to their age. Any competitor who is 61 years of age and over and wishes to enter the Professional Veterans competition run under BISCA rules may do so, but competitors are only allowed to enter one Veterans competition. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Shepherds Crook & 85; 2 nd 70; 3 rd 60; 4 th 50; 5 th 35; 6 th 25. DOSBARTH CLASS 13 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CYSTADLEUAETH CNEIFIO I FENYWOD LADIES SHEARING COMPETITION GRŴP LLANDRILLO MENAI COLEG MEIRION DWYFOR To commence at am, Thursday 23 July Heats am Competitors must report by 9.00 am Final, if required, am This competition is for female competitors only. Competitors MUST obtain a Blue seal before competing at the Show. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st 70 & Crystal Award; 2 nd 60; 3 rd 50; 4 th 35; 5 th 25; 6 th 15. A piece of crystal will be awarded to the highest placed Welsh competitor. If eight or more competitors are forward on the day of competition, it will be split into heats and a final will be held. A ladies changing room will be available. 16

17 CYLCHDAITH AGORED CYMRU WELSH OPEN CIRCUIT HYBU CIG CYMRU MEAT PROMOTION WALES and supported by LISTER DOSBARTH CLASS 14 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: Only Welsh Open standard competitors may enter this Circuit and must pay an entry fee of 20 to the RWAS by no later than 6 May Competitors must compete at a minimum of seven out of the eleven qualifying competitions, with the top seven results counting. The results from the 2014 Corwen Shears competition will be included in the 2015 Circuit. The results from the 2015 Corwen Shears competition will carry forward to the 2016 Circuit. In each competition the highest placed Welsh competitor entered in the Circuit will receive 15 points, 2 nd place 14 points and so on. In the event of a draw, the competitor with the highest number of 15 points wins. A further 5 bonus points will be awarded to every Welsh competitor who qualifies to compete in each final. In the event of an unforeseen issue arising at any of the qualifying competitions which affects the results, the points for that competition will not be counted and the competition will be excluded from the qualifying list. An official complaint must be sent to one of the Welsh Area Judges, stating reasons and any supporting evidence. The three Welsh Area Judges will investigate the incident and rule on the complaint. If the complaint is upheld the minimum number of qualifying competitions will be reduced by one. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st A return air ticket to New Zealand supported by Lister, 400 and be part of the Welsh Team; 2 nd 300; 3 rd 250; 4 th 200; 5 th 150; 6 th 100. Welsh Machine Shearing Team The machine shearing team will consist of the winner of the 2015 Champion Shearer of Wales competition and the winner of the 2015 Welsh Open Circuit. In the event of the same person winning both, then the second placed competitor from the Circuit will qualify instead. The above two team members will be expected to represent Wales in several Test matches including the Test matches against New Zealand to be held during the 2015 Royal Welsh Show and the 2015 Corwen Shears. The team will also be required to travel to New Zealand in the winter of In the event of any team member being unable to travel to New Zealand due to extenuating circumstances, then the next placed competitor to the original qualifying competitor will be given the opportunity to go to New Zealand instead. The competitors who have qualified to be part of the Welsh Team travelling to New Zealand will be required to sign a declaration form giving their undertaking that they will be prepared to travel to New Zealand and participate in all the nominated competitions. Any breach of such undertaking may result in a ban from representing Wales in any competition for a period of 3 years. Qualifying Competitions: Royal Ulster May 2015 Royal Bath & West Show - 28 & 29 May 2015 Llysfasi - 6 June 2015 Royal Three Counties Show - 12 & 13 June 2015 Lochearnhead - 27 June 2015 Lakeland Shears - 11 July 2015 Great Yorkshire Show - 14 & 15 July 2015 Cothi Shears - 17 July 2015 Lampeter Shears - 18 July 2015 Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show July 2015 Corwen Shears: - 24 & 25 July 2015 Results from 2014 will carry forward for the 2015 Welsh Open Circuit Results from 2015 will carry forward for the 2016 Welsh Open Circuit 17

18 CYSTADLAETHAU TRIN GWLÂN WOOLHANDLING COMPETITIONS CYSTADLAETH TRIN GWLÂN CLYBIAU R FFERMWYR IFAINC YOUNG FARMERS CLUB WOOLHANDLING COMPETITION In conjunction with the Competitions Committee of Wales YFC Wales YFC acknowledges with thanks the support of this competition by BRITISH WOOL MARKETING BOARD To commence at am, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by 9.15 am Gwobrau Prizes: Wales YFC Trophy. All County Federations in Wales are invited to send one member for the competition. The BISCA rules and marking system will apply. DOSBARTH CLASS 15 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CYSTADLEUAETH TRIN GWLÂN (POB GWLAD) DECHREUWYR NOVICE (ALL NATIONS) WOOLHANDLING COMPETITION BRITISH WOOL MARKETING BOARD and supported by WOOL TESTING AUTHORITY EUROPE (BWMB) To commence at 2.00 pm, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by 1.00 pm This competition is confined to competitors of novice standard and non classified competitors. Once a competitor has won two Novice competitions (accumulated), they will then be classified as an Open standard competitor. Competitors may compete in one competition only. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Crystal Award & 75; 2 nd 65; 3 rd 55; 4 th 40; 5 th 30; 6 th 20. Each 1 st 3 rd prize winner will receive a medal kindly donated by The Wool Testing Authority Europe (BWMB). Each competitor will attend two shearers and handle the wool from a maximum of four ewes. Woolhandlers to provide their own brooms. DOSBARTH CLASS 16 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CYSTADLEUAETH TRIN GWLÂN (POB GWLAD) AGORED OPEN (ALL NATIONS) WOOLHANDLING COMPETITION BOWLER ENERGY LLP and supported by WOOL TESTING AUTHORITY EUROPE (BWMB) To commence at am, Monday 20 July Heats am Competitors must report by am Final 3.00 pm This competition is confined to competitors of open standard. Competitors may compete in one competition only. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Lou s Ewescan Perpetual Memorial Trophy, Crystal Award & 120; 2 nd 100; 3 rd 85; 4 th 65; 5 th 50; 6 th

19 The highest placed Welsh competitor will qualify to be part of the Welsh Woolhandling team. Lou s Ewescan Perpetual Memorial Trophy is kindly given in memory of the late Louise Wilson by her friends at Lackham College and Peter and Jenny-Lee Wilson. Each 1 st 3 rd prize winner will receive a medal kindly donated by The Wool Testing Authority Europe (BWMB). Each woolhandler will attend two shearers and will handle the wool from a minimum of four ewes. Woolhandlers are to provide their own brooms. DOSBARTH CLASS 17 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: 5.00 CYLCHDAITH TRIN GWLÂN AGORED CYMRU WELSH OPEN WOOLHANDLING CIRCUIT This circuit is for Welsh Open standard woolhandlers. The highest placed competitor will receive 1 point, 2 nd place 2 points etc. In the event of a draw, the person with the highest number of 1 points wins. Competitors must enter the circuit by 15 May 2015 and compete at a minimum of three out of the four qualifying competitions. In the event of an unforeseen issue arising at any of the qualifying competitions which affects the results, the points for that competition will not be counted and the competition will be excluded from the qualifying list. An official complaint must be sent to one of the three Welsh Area Judges, stating reasons and any supporting evidence. The three Welsh Area Judges will investigate the incident and rule on the complaint. If the complaint is upheld the minimum number of qualifying competitions will be reduced by one. Qualifying Competitions: Devon County Show May 2015 Royal Bath & West - 28 & 29 May 2015 Royal Three Counties - 12 & 13 June 2015 Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show July 2015 *Corwen Shears - 24 & 25 July 2015 *Results from 2015 Corwen Shears will carry forward for the 2016 Welsh Open Circuit Gwobr Prize: A perpetual Trophy and be part of the Welsh Woolhandling Team DOSBARTH CLASS 18 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: CYSTADLEUAETH TRIN GWLÂN (POB GWLAD) AGORED CYSTADLEUAETH TÎM OPEN (ALL NATIONS) WOOLHANDLING COMPETITION TEAM COMPETITION WELSH VENISON CENTRE To commence at 1.15 pm, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by pm This competition is confined to a team of one open standard competitor & one novice standard competitor. The first six entries received by the office will be allowed to compete. Each team must state the name of one of the competitors on the entry form. The name of the second competitor to be supplied on the day of the competition. Two heats of three teams will be staged and there will not be a final. Three sheep will be allocated to each competitor. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st 100; 2 nd 60; 3 rd 40 19

20 PENCAMPWRIAETHAU TÎM Y CHWE GWLAD SIX NATIONS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS PENCAMPWRIAETH TÎM TRIN GWLÂN Y CHWE GWLAD TRWY WAHODDIAD SIX NATIONS INVITATION WOOLHANDLING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP RES UK & IRELAND LTD To commence at 4.00 pm, Monday 20 July Competitors to report by 3.00 pm The competition will comprise of two woolhandlers invited from England, France, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales working together as a team. The Welsh team will consist of the highest placed Welsh competitor entered in the 2015 Open Woolhandling competition and the winner of the 2015 Welsh Open Woolhandling Circuit. Each team will be required to handle the wool from six sheep. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Team 100; 2 nd Team 80; 3 rd Team 60; 4 th Team 50; 5 th Team 40; 6 th Team 30. A competitor who has represented one country is ineligible to represent another within four years of the date of the Show. * * * * * * * * * * * * PENCAMPWRIAETH TÎM CNEIFIO Â PHEIRIANT Y CHWE GWLAD SIX NATIONS MACHINE SHEARING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The three highest placed eligible competitors entered in the 2015 Champion Shearer of Wales competition will be invited to represent Wales at the 2016 Six Nations Shearing Championships to be held at the Royal Bath & West A competitor who has represented one country is ineligible to represent another within four years of the date of the Show. * * * * * * * * * * * * PENCAMPWRIAETH TÎM CNEIFIO Â GWELLAU Y CHWE GWLAD SIX NATIONS BLADE SHEARING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Royal Bath & West will be hosting the 2015 Six Nations Blade Shearing Championship. The Welsh team will consist of the highest placed Welsh competitor entered in the 2014 Open Blade Shearing competition and the winner of the 2014 Welsh Open Blade Shearing Circuit. A competitor who has represented one country is ineligible to represent another within four years of the date of the Show. * * * * * * * * * * * * 20

21 GORNESTAU PRAWF CYMRU v SELAND NEWYDD WALES v NEW ZEALAND TEST MATCHES AGRIMIN LIMITED and supported by LISTER To commence at 4.45 pm, Wednesday 22 July There will be four tests against New Zealand at the following venues: Cothi Shears - 17 July 2015 Lampeter Shears - 18 July 2015 Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show July 2015 Corwen Shears - 24 & 25 July 2015 Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Team Crystal Awards; 2 nd Team Crystal Awards. The current Welsh machine shearing team consisting of Gwion Evans and Rhys Jones will represent Wales in the Test Matches to be held at Cothi Shears and Lampeter Shears. The new 2015 Welsh Team consisting of the 2015 Champion Shearer of Wales and the winner of the 2015 Welsh Open Circuit, will represent Wales in the Test Matches held at the Royal Welsh Show and Corwen Shears. * * * * * * * * * * * * GORNESTAU PRAWF CYMRU v FFRAINC WALES v FRANCE TEST MATCHES NORBROOK (LABORATORIES) GB LTD To commence at 4.15 pm, Wednesday 22 July The *Welsh Development Team will compete against France in three Test matches at the following venues: Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show July 2015 Corwen Shears - 24 & 25 July 2015 French Shears, Saissac - 1 & 2 August 2015 Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Team Crystal Awards; 2 nd Team Crystal Awards. *Welsh Development Team The two highest placed Welsh competitors entered in the Open competition at the 2015 Royal Three Counties Show who have never previously won the Royal Welsh Champion Shearer of Wales competition will be invited to represent Wales against France in all three Test matches. * * * * * * * * * * * * GORNEST BRAWF CNEIFIO Â GWELLAU CYMRU v LLOEGR V YR ALBAN WALES v ENGLAND v SCOTLAND BLADE SHEARING TEST MATCH COLEG CAMBRIA To commence at 4.45 pm, Monday 20 July A team of two Commercial Blade shearers from England, Scotland & Wales will compete in a Test match. Gwobrau Prizes: 1 st Team Crystal Awards; 2 nd Team Crystal Awards; 3 rd Team Crystal Awards The Welsh team will consist of the highest placed Welsh competitor entered in the 2015 Open Commercial blade shearing class and the winner of the 2014 Welsh Open Commercial blade shearing circuit. 21